He added: “We knew that before the game and we knew that they were going to be up for it, of course they were, there fans were, it’s one of the most noisiest stadiums I’ve played in in my career and of course they’re going to be up for it.

“They were well organised and they sat back and made us take the game to them when we had the ball and when they had the ball they caused us a few problems so we knew we were going to have to be ready and focused.

“The boss said at half time as well just keep playing keep playing because spaces are opening up and they did, we got the win so we’re happy.”

Wilshere and Arsenal return to Premier League action on Sunday when they go to Everton (1.30pm).